Research Library
The Carer Knowledge Exchange Research Library is a collection of recent Australian publications and other resources that contain reliable research about family and friend carers. It is constantly being added to, and you can suggest research to be included here.
There are two main ways to use the Research Library. The first is to search using the fields below. The second is to browse by category lower down the page.
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Please also see our Frequently asked questions page.
The publications in this research library may contain references to sensitive issues and cause distress. If you or someone you are with is in immediate danger, please call 000. If you feel upset or are in distress, you can contact Lifeline, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phoning 13 11 14 or texting 0477 13 11 14. For other information on support for carers please visit our support for carers page.
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11.2.2020
The effects of offering flexible work practices to employees with unpaid caregiving responsibilities for elderly or disabled family members
Hugh Bainbridge, Keith Townsend
This article advocates for more flexible work arrangements that can assist employees to receive the support that they require while they are carrying out their caring role.
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4.8.2017
Implementing a multi-modal support service model for the family caregivers of persons with age-related macular degeneration
Bamini Gopinath, Ashley Craig, Annette Kifley, Gerald Liew, Jaye Bloffwitch, Kim Van Vu, Nichole Joachim, Robert Cummins, Julie Heraghty, Timothy Broady, Alison Hayes, Paul Mitchell
This study investigated the experiences of individuals who care for persons with age-related macular degeneration and the need to provide tailored support to these carers.
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30.11.2017
Availability and use of supportive practices for employees with a non-work informal caregiving role
Hugh Bainbridge, Timothy Broady
This study aimed to investigate the effects of practices that can help employees combine work with unpaid care for family members who are frail due to old age or who have a disability.
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8.3.2021
Briefing 3: Flexible working is important, but employers need a broader workplace strategy for carers
Keith Townsend, Hugh Bainbridge, Rachel Matheson, Sarah Judd-Lam
This briefing provides insight into employment practices that that will help make balancing paid employment and caring more sustainable for carers.